KARACHI: Despite efforts by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) to address the ongoing water crisis, many areas in Karachi continue to suffer from severe water shortages. The crisis began after the rupture of an 84-inch main on the Karachi University campus on April 29. While the repair work was completed, the water supply has not yet been restored to normal due to issues with low water pressure during the filling of the repaired line.
Despite Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah’s instructions to restore the supply, several localities have faced shortages for over 12 days, with many residents in neighborhoods like Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Sheme-33, PECHS, and Korangi left without water. The city, which typically requires 1,200 million gallons of water daily, has been receiving only about 400 million gallons, causing great hardship, particularly in the intense heat.
Residents have been forced to purchase water at inflated prices, with some localities experiencing very brief and low-pressure water supply, leaving them with only minimal amounts of water. KWSC officials maintain that supply has been restored to most areas, but many residents dispute this, citing the ongoing lack of water in their taps.
The situation remains dire, with leaks in main water lines adding to the challenge, and it may take several more days before normal supply resumes.
